This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Jul 2026 at 08:14

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 16:22

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:35

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council recently sought to procure a contract titled "MBC Fire Safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks". This initiative aimed to ensure full compliance with statutory fire safety regulations within their housing portfolio. Numerous procurement stages were undertaken, culminating in an award stage by 13th July 2026. Despite initial challenges, including a tender cancellation due to evaluation issues, a contract was awarded on 10th July 2026 to Smartec Integrated Systems Ltd following an open competition method. Located in Maidstone, UK, the project falls within the services category, particularly focused on fire safety equipment and systems.

The contract presented significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in fire safety and protection systems. The deal, valued at £178,500, encourages businesses adept in alarm systems, fire detection, and firefighting equipment installation to engage. While Smartec Integrated Systems Ltd secured the award, the process illustrates an active marketplace, promoting growth for businesses with expertise in statutory compliance, proactive maintenance, and fire safety solutions in accommodation settings. Such tenders provide a competitive platform for both small and larger scale businesses to expand their portfolios by undertaking public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to procure a contract to deal with the fire safety and protection within the housing portfolio of flatted accommodation blocks. The appointed contractor will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with statutory fire safety regulations and delivering a proactive maintenance and testing regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: + 1 Year + 1 Year to be exercised by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065430-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£318,985 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SMARTEC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

SURESERVE COMPLIANCE FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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